Tides Today & Tomorrow in Barnstable Harbor, MA

TIDE TIMES for Friday, August 21, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Barnstable Harbor, MA.
Next low tide : in 5m at 1:04 pm (2.3 ft)
Next high tide : 7:04 pm (9.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:32 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:56 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (65% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8447335
Common Questions About Tides

Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides - Jan 1928

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sun5:259.85:509.412:020.47:084:20First Quarter1Sun
2Mon6:2210.16:539.312:240.11:030.17:084:21Waxing Gibbous2Mon
3Tue7:2010.57:579.31:220.22:05-0.37:084:22Waxing Gibbous3Tue
4Wed8:1810.88:599.42:200.23:06-0.77:084:23Waxing Gibbous4Wed
5Thu9:1411.19:569.53:170.14:03-1.07:084:24Full Moon5Thu
6Fri10:0811.210:519.64:120.04:56-1.27:084:25Full Moon6Fri
7Sat11:0011.211:439.65:040.05:48-1.27:084:26Full Moon7Sat
8Sun11:5111.15:550.06:37-1.17:084:27Full Moon8Sun
9Mon12:349.512:4110.86:450.27:25-0.87:084:28Waning Gibbous9Mon
10Tue1:229.41:3010.47:340.48:11-0.47:084:29Waning Gibbous10Tue
11Wed2:099.22:189.98:230.78:570.07:074:30Waning Gibbous11Wed
12Thu2:559.03:079.49:131.09:440.57:074:31Waning Gibbous12Thu
13Fri3:438.93:588.910:051.310:320.97:074:32Third Quarter13Fri
14Sat4:328.84:518.410:591.511:211.37:064:33Third Quarter14Sat
15Sun5:218.75:468.111:541.67:064:34Third Quarter15Sun
16Mon6:128.76:437.912:111.612:501.57:064:35Third Quarter16Mon
17Tue7:038.87:407.81:021.71:451.47:054:36Waning Crescent17Tue
18Wed7:549.08:347.91:531.82:391.17:054:37Waning Crescent18Wed
19Thu8:439.39:238.12:441.73:280.87:044:39Waning Crescent19Thu
20Fri9:289.610:078.43:311.44:130.47:034:40Waning Crescent20Fri
21Sat10:1110.010:498.64:161.24:560.07:034:41New Moon21Sat
22Sun10:5310.311:318.94:590.85:38-0.47:024:42New Moon22Sun
23Mon11:3510.55:430.56:19-0.67:014:43New Moon23Mon
24Tue12:129.212:1810.76:270.37:02-0.87:014:45Waxing Crescent24Tue
25Wed12:559.41:0310.77:120.07:45-0.97:004:46Waxing Crescent25Wed
26Thu1:389.71:4910.67:59-0.18:29-0.96:594:47Waxing Crescent26Thu
27Fri2:239.92:3910.48:49-0.19:17-0.76:584:48Waxing Crescent27Fri
28Sat3:1110.03:329.99:43-0.110:08-0.36:584:50First Quarter28Sat
29Sun4:0310.14:309.510:410.011:020.06:574:51First Quarter29Sun
30Mon4:5910.15:329.111:420.06:564:52First Quarter30Mon
31Tue5:5810.16:378.812:000.312:450.06:554:54Waxing Gibbous31Tue
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8447335)

Common Questions About Barnstable Harbor, MA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Barnstable Harbor, MA today?

Slack tide in Barnstable Harbor, MA is approximately 4:04 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Barnstable Harbor, MA?

Barnstable Harbor, MA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 65% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Barnstable Harbor, MA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Barnstable Harbor, MA?

Tide predictions for Barnstable Harbor, MA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Barnstable Harbor, MA?

Tide data for Barnstable Harbor, MA is sourced from NOAA Station #8447335. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8447335.

What is the moon phase in Barnstable Harbor, MA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Barnstable Harbor, MA is First Quarter (65% illuminated). This places Barnstable Harbor, MA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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